Could a leadership change undo Israel’s international isolation?
Israeli opposition leaders Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have formed a new party to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming elections. Despite their criticism of Netanyahu, they share similar policies regarding military actions in Gaza and the region. Analysts suggest that their approach may not significantly alter Israel's international isolation, which has intensified due to ongoing conflicts and humanitarian concerns.
- ▪Bennett and Lapid aim to defeat Netanyahu and lead Israel's next government.
- ▪Israel's international isolation has increased, with accusations of genocide in Gaza.
- ▪Polling indicates growing discontent with Israel's actions among both US and European populations.
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News|Israel-Palestine conflictCould a leadership change undo Israel’s international isolation?Opposition leaders hope to end Israel’s isolation, even as they retain policies towards Palestinians that led to it.ListenListen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoFormer Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett (left) and Yair Lapid (right) announce their joint run in the upcoming general elections under a new unified party called 'Together' [File: Abir Sultan/EPA]By Simon Speakman CordallPublished On 17 May 202617 May 2026Israeli opposition leaders Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have united in an attempt to defeat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and lead Israel’s next government.
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